Feel guilt, it builds character. Feel weakness, it builds strength. Feel fear, it builds courage. However, if you allow yourself to only feel without building or perseverance to build further, you'll fester in the rot of apathy or compliance. The world may fail but you shouldn't fail yourself.

Today is #WorldAIDSDay. Working for a National HIV prevention non-profit opened my eyes so much to the many different people that HIV affects daily. Know this:

• You are not dirty.
• You are LOVED.
• You are worthy.
• You are deserving.

Celebrate yourself and end the stigma.